User manual
Hoof trimmingcrush:SA0049
Version: 22-12-15
Page 22 of 31
5.3. Production
No.
What to do
Action
Result
1. Check that the crush
is ready for use.
2. Place the front gate
ready.
Open the front gate so that the head
of the animal can pass through but
not its withers. When the front gate is
closed hydraulically it will stop at the
correct position and the handle can be
released. This means that the holding
position is always the same.
3. In order to
Lead the cow into the crush until its
head has passed through the front
gate.
Close the front gate. Where a sensor
is installed (option) the front gate will
close automatically when the cow is in
position.
4. Bring the rear gate
into position.
Lower the rear gate.
In order to avoid the risk of damage
to the front legs, ensure that the
rear gate is NOT pressed up tightly
against the animal.
5. Raise the belly belt.
Bring the belly belt up under the belly
of the cow.
6. Process a rear hoof.
Place the belt around the rear leg and
raise the leg.
Process the rear hoof.
Allow the leg to drop and release it.
7. Process a front hoof.
Attach the front leg with the hook as
shown in Figure 4. Operate the winch
hydraulically until the leg is tight up
against the block.
Process the front hoof.
Release the rope.
8. Lower the belly belt.
Reverse the winch until the belly belt
is on the ground.
9. Release the crush.
Check that all ropes and belts have
been freed.
Open the front gate.
Lead the cow out of the crush.
10. Place the rear gate in
its raised position.
Raise the rear gate.
